Today, I am going to challenge you to choose the you of today as your starting point. Now that we've addressed the natural boundaries of our memories, the call is to step forward boldly and not allow memories of our glory days to keep us from living our best life right now.

1. Know your "Why". It's the power of a mission statement, of greeting each challenge with a reminder of why this work is so important. Write it down, and repeat it to yourself on hard days.

2. Take an honest inventory of yourself. Humility is knowing things as they are in truth. Knowing yourself in truth, is an important first step.

3. Requires realistic expectations. Use yourself as your own model of true beauty, of true health, and true wellness.

4. Assemble your Team. Root for yourself, and invite others to do so as well. Who can you include in your now, whatever that means, and how can you allow them to support and encourage you?